Pressurized dispenser for beverage bottle

Abstract

An apparatus securable to a top opening of a beverage bottle for selectively dispensing fluid therefrom includes a body that has a plurality of vertically aligned chambers, a spout extending outwardly from one of the plurality of chambers and a bellow section disposed within the body. The bellow section cooperates with the spout for moving between expanded and contracted positions has a passageway extending substantially parallel to the axis for selectively drawing air outwardly from the reservoir. The apparatus also includes a plunger section slidably connected to the body for operably introducing pressure downwardly from another of the plurality of chambers. A lever is adjustably engaged with the bellow section and is movable between compressed and released positions for selectively releasing pressure from the reservoir respectively.

1. An apparatus securable to a top opening of a carbonated beverage bottle and for selectively dispensing fluid therefrom, said apparatus comprising:
 a body having a substantially cylindrical shape and a centrally disposed longitudinal axis, said body further having a plurality of chambers vertically aligned along the axis; 
 a spout extending outwardly from one said plurality of chambers and being in fluid communication therewith; 
 a bellow section disposed within said body comprising a conduit having opposed end portions disposed adjacent said one chamber and within a beverage bottle reservoir respectively, said bellow section cooperating with said spout for moving between expanded and contracted positions so that air can be drawn upwardly through said conduit and expelled through said spout, said bellow section having a passageway extending substantially parallel to the axis and for selectively drawing air outwardly from the reservoir; 
 a plunger section slidably connected to said body and for operably introducing pressure downwardly from another said plurality of chambers and through said one chamber and into the reservoir underneath said bellow section; and 
 a lever including a first flange portion adjustably engaged with said bellow section and further including a second flange portion extending outwardly from said body, said second flange portion being movable between compressed and released positions for selectively releasing pressure from the reservoir respectively; 
 wherein said bellow section comprises
 a slidable stop member having a longitudinal axis aligned with the axis of the body; and 
 
 a helical spring disposed about said stop member and for causing said stop member to return downwardly towards a rested position when said lever is released after being compressed. 
 
     
     
       2. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said stop member has a cradle formed generally medially thereof for receiving said first flange section of said lever. 
     
     
       3. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said bellow section further comprises: a gasket connected to a lower portion of said stop member and being removably engageable with an upper portion of said conduit. 
     
     
       4. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said plunger section further comprises:
 a plunger having a substantially planar top surface and including a plate for defining a lower surface thereof; 
 a guide member extending downwardly from a top portion of said body and substantially parallel to the axis, said plunger passing through said guide member; and 
 a washer connected to said plate and having an outer perimeter engageable with an inner surface of said body so that air can be effectively compressed or released from said another chamber and the reservoir. 
 
     
     
       5. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said spout has a longitudinal axis offset at an oblique angle from the axis of said body. 
     
     
       6. An apparatus securable to a top opening of a carbonated beverage bottle and for selectively dispensing fluid therefrom, said apparatus comprising:
 a body having a substantially cylindrical shape and a centrally disposed longitudinal axis, said body further having a plurality of chambers vertically aligned along the axis; 
 a spout extending outwardly from one said plurality of chambers and being in fluid communication therewith; 
 a bellow section disposed within said body comprising a conduit having opposed end portions disposed adjacent said one chamber and within a beverage bottle reservoir respectively, said bellow section cooperating with said spout for moving between expanded and contracted positions so that air can be drawn upwardly through said conduit and expelled through said spout, said bellow section having a passageway extending substantially parallel to the axis and for selectively drawing air outwardly from the reservoir; 
 a plunger section slidably connected to said body and for operably introducing pressure downwardly from another said plurality of chambers and through said one chamber and into the reservoir underneath said bellow section; and 
 a lever including a first flange portion adjustably engaged with said bellow section and further including a second flange portion extending outwardly from said body, said second flange portion being movable between compressed and released positions for selectively releasing pressure from the reservoir respectively; 
 wherein said bellow section comprises
 a slidable stop member having a longitudinal axis aligned with the axis of the body; and 
 a helical spring disposed about said stop member and for causing said stop member to return downwardly towards a rested position when said lever is released after being compressed; 
 
 wherein said stop member has a cradle formed generally medially thereof for receiving said first flange section of said lever. 
 
     
     
       7. The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein said bellow section further comprises: a gasket connected to a lower portion of said stop member and being removably engageable with an upper portion of said conduit. 
     
     
       8. The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein said plunger section further comprises:
 a plunger having a substantially planar top surface and including a plate for defining a lower surface thereof; 
 a guide member extending downwardly from a top portion of said body and substantially parallel to the axis, said plunger passing through said guide member; and 
 a washer connected to said plate and having an outer perimeter engageable with an inner surface of said body so that air can be effectively compressed or released from said another chamber and the reservoir. 
 
     
     
       9. The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein said spout has a longitudinal axis offset at an oblique angle from the axis of said body. 
     
     
       10. An apparatus securable to a top opening of a carbonated beverage bottle and for selectively dispensing fluid therefrom, said apparatus comprising:
 a body having a substantially cylindrical shape and a centrally disposed longitudinal axis, said body further having a plurality of chambers vertically aligned along the axis; 
 a spout extending outwardly from one said plurality of chambers and being in fluid communication therewith, said spout having a longitudinal axis offset at an oblique angle from the axis of said body; 
 a bellow section disposed within said body comprising a conduit having opposed end portions disposed adjacent said one chamber and within a beverage bottle reservoir respectively, said bellow section cooperating with said spout for moving between expanded and contracted positions so that air can be drawn upwardly through said conduit and expelled through said spout, said bellow section having a passageway extending substantially parallel to the axis and for selectively drawing air outwardly from the reservoir; 
 a plunger section slidably connected to said body and for operably introducing pressure downwardly from another said plurality of chambers and through said one chamber and into the reservoir underneath said bellow section; and 
 a lever including a first flange portion adjustably engaged with said bellow section and further including a second flange portion extending outwardly from said body, said second flange portion being movable between compressed and released positions for selectively releasing pressure from the reservoir respectively; 
 wherein said bellow section comprises
 a slidable stop member having a longitudinal axis aligned with the axis of the body; and 
 a helical spring disposed about said stop member and for causing said stop member to return downwardly towards a rested position when said lever is released after being compressed; 
 
 wherein said stop member has a cradle formed generally medially thereof for receiving said first flange section of said lever. 
 
     
     
       11. The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein said bellow section further comprises: a gasket connected to a lower portion of said stop member and being removably engageable with an upper portion of said conduit. 
     
     
       12. The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein said plunger section further comprises:
 a plunger having a substantially planar top surface and including a plate for defining a lower surface thereof; 
 a guide member extending downwardly from a top portion of said body and substantially parallel to the axis, said plunger passing through said guide member; and 
 a washer connected to said plate and having an outer perimeter engageable with an inner surface of said body so that air can be effectively compressed or released from said another chamber and the reservoir.